Cosmetics, Costumes and Ornaments in Ancient India
by Remadevi. O. | 2009 | 54,177 words
This page relates ‘Upper Garments (c): Karapata (Handkerchief)’ of the study on cosmetics, costumes and ornaments of ancient India based on Sanskrit sources. Chapter one deals with cosmetics and methods of enhancing beauty; Chapter two deals with costumes, garments and dresses; Chapter three deals with ornaments for humans and animals. Each chapter deals with their respective materials, types, preparation and trade, as prevalent in ancient Indian society.
2.1. Upper Garments (c): Karapaṭa (Handkerchief)
Karapaṭa was not in common use. It was usually carried by civilized. In Kāmasūtra[1] we have reference to Nāgaraka carrying Karapaṭa.
Footnotes and references:
[1]:
I, IV